Climb Programme Manager 8a

As a senior professional manager the post holder will play a key role in supporting the Dragon's Heart Institute and Shaping Change team in the development and implementation of the Climb Programme and associated projects as part of the Intensive Learning Academy for Innovation in Health and Social Care (ILA:IHSC). Climb is a 10-month programme which combines world-leading teaching with immersive development experiences. It has a focus on innovation in health and care, enabling candidates to learn new skills, forge networks and build relationships that will support them for the rest of their careers. The post holder will manage dedicated project resources contributing to project delivery. The post holder will also work closely with identified managers within partner organisations to ensure the programme delivers against ILA:IHSC commitments. In particular, the post holder will have specific programme management responsibilities, often working within tight timescales and competing demands. As well as shaping change by designing and implementing new policies and systems related to the ILA:IHSC the post holder will need to use their influencing skills to make fundamental changes to the way we work, overcoming resistance along the way.

English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Lead Programme Delivery

Manage the full lifecycle of the Climb Programme—from initiation and recruitment to delivery, evaluation, reporting and mobilisation of alumni.

Strategic Planning & Alignment

Work with senior leads to align Climb’s strategic and operational priorities with Welsh Government goals and ILA:IHSC commitments.

Stakeholder Engagement

Engage with internal and external stakeholders to co-design and deliver programme outcomes, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

Performance Management

Develop and implement performance frameworks, metrics, and reporting systems to monitor progress and assure quality delivery.

Financial Oversight

Ensure the programme is delivered within budget, monitor financial variance, and support income generation strategies for long-term sustainability.

Leadership & Team Development

Lead project teams, workshops, and engagement events, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.

Communication Strategy

Present complex information to diverse audiences including Welsh Government, academia, and delivery partners, ensuring clarity and impact.

Governance & Risk Management

Maintain robust systems for financial, staff, audit, and information governance, and actively manage programme risks.

Cross-Sector Collaboration

Work with other ILA programmes across Wales and UK to share best practices, learnings, and innovations.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Huw Griffiths Job title: Head of the Dragon's Heart Institute Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 07793274468

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